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Serum Biomarkers in the On-Site Evaluation of Suspected Cancer Risk in Humans Residing Near Hazardous Waste Sites

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The purpose of this study is to report the results of cancer risk evaluations carried out in populations residing in the vicinity of two hazardous waste sites, based on the biochemical assessment of two tumor markers in serum. The use of tumor markers in the evaluation of health impairments related to environmental pollution has rarely been reported previously (Schlipköter et al 1978); our own research in this field proceeds from a series of observations in occupational settings — In order to define the rationale of this rather novel approach, this article will be subvided in two distinct parts: the first will review the methods presently available for cancer risk evaluation, emphasis being put on the techniques involving the biochemical assessment of tumor markers ; the second will present the methodology and results of two field studies.

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  1. Scientific Board, UNEP-RISCAPE (Unit for Evaluation and Prevention of Carcinogenesis Risks of occupational and Environmental Origin), Rue des Carrières 52, 7181, Arquennes, Belgium

    Eric Pluygers, Paul Gourdin & Alex Parfonry

  2. Field Team, UNEP-RISCAPE (Unit for Evaluation and Prevention of Carcinogenesis Risks of occupational and Environmental Origin), Rue des Carrières 52, 7181, Arquennes, Belgium

    Guy Dardenne & Brigitte Scoubeau

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Pluygers, E., Gourdin, P., Dardenne, G., Scoubeau, B., Parfonry, A. (1993). Serum Biomarkers in the On-Site Evaluation of Suspected Cancer Risk in Humans Residing Near Hazardous Waste Sites. In: Travis, C.C. (eds) Use of Biomarkers in Assessing Health and Environmental Impacts of Chemical Pollutants. NATO ASI Series, vol 250. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-2052-2_20

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